The functionality and benefits of data loggers in the transport and storage of goods
Introduction
Data loggers are indispensable devices for monitoring and recording environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and vibration. They play a crucial role in the transport and storage of goods to ensure product quality and safety. In this article, we explain how data loggers work and the benefits they offer in these processes.
How data loggers work
Sensors and data acquisition
Data loggers are equipped with highly sensitive sensors that continuously measure environmental conditions such as Temperature and humidity. These sensors capture precise data that is essential for the quality assurance of goods.
Data acquisition and storage
The collected data is recorded at regular intervals in the data logger’s internal memory or transmitted in real time. Modern data loggers have large storage capacities, enabling long-term data collection.
Reliable power supply
Data loggers are usually powered by long-life batteries to ensure continuous operation. Some models offer options for an external power supply.
Data transmission and analysis
The recorded data can be transmitted via USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or mobile networks. Specialised software enables detailed analysis and visualisation of the recorded data.
Advantages of data loggers in transport and storage
Quality assurance for sensitive goods
Data loggers continuously monitor environmental conditions and immediately detect any deviations that could compromise the quality of food, medicines or chemical products. This is crucial for maintaining optimal storage and transport conditions.
Prevention of damage
Data loggers help prevent damage to goods by detecting unfavourable environmental conditions at an early stage. Problems such as excessive heat, humidity or vibrations can be identified and rectified in good time.
Documentation and proof of regulatory compliance
The recorded data serves as evidence of compliance with the prescribed storage and transport conditions. This is particularly important in regulated sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Increased efficiency and process optimisation
By analysing the data, weaknesses in transport and storage processes can be identified and optimised. This leads to improved efficiency and cost savings.
Increased customer satisfaction
Data loggers help to ensure product quality, which increases customer satisfaction. Transparent information about conditions during transport and storage strengthens customer confidence.
- Real-time connectivity: Sends impact and environmental alerts directly to the cloud.
- High-precision impact recording: Detects and logs shocks, vibrations, and g-forces.
- Customizable settings: Adjustable thresholds and location update frequency.
- Comprehensive environmental monitoring: Built-in sensors for temperature and humidity tracking.
- Rugged design: Built for demanding environments.
Disposable temperature indicator
- Waterproof and food-safe
- Intelligent LED status monitoring
- Cost-effective and reliable
- Available for different temperature ranges
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (-40...+85°C ± 1°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for high temperatures (+15°C ... +140°C ± 1.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (-40°C ... +85°C ± 0.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (0°C ... +125°C ± 0.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
- Reliable frost alarm: Warning at temperatures below 0°C for 30 or 60 minutes.
- Simple operation: User-friendly design without complicated setups.
- Compact size: Ideal for limited spaces (23 x 42 x 5.6 mm).
- Single use with irreversible display: Compliance with temperature specifications without resetting.
- Instant availability: Ready for immediate temperature monitoring.
- For use in cooling and freezing environments: Suitable for temperatures from 2°C to 8°C or -20°C to -80°C.
- Simple operation: User-friendly design for uncomplicated use.
- Compact size: With dimensions of only 23 x 42 x 5.6 mm, easy to use in different environments.
- Single use: Designed for single use with irreversible indication to ensure reliability.
- Irreversible display: Guarantees that once conditions are displayed, they cannot be reset or changed.
- Disposable temperature data logger
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time
- Disposable temperature data logger
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time at 10 min. measuring interval
(other options on request) - Multifunction LCD display
- PDF report
- EN 12830, CE, RoHS
- Calibration certificate
- Dimensions: 93 x 47 x 8 mm
- Disposable temperature data logger
- Temperature and relative humidity
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time at 10 min. measuring interval
- (other options on request)
- Multifunction LCD display
- PDF report
- EN 12830, CE, RoHS
- Calibration certificate
- Dimensions: 93 x 47 x 8 mm
- Optimal temperature monitoring: Ideal for controlling storage and transport conditions.
- Wide measurement range: Records temperatures from -30°C to +70°C with high accuracy.
- Easy handling: Automatically generates PDF reports without additional software.
- Reliable status display: LED signals indicate operating status and alarms.
- Fast data transfer: Direct USB connection for quick and hassle-free evaluation.
- GDP-compliant reusable temperature logger
- Automatically generated PDF analyses
- Status indication on the display
- Operating time of 90 days
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- RFID sensor: Ensures identification and monitoring of assets.
- Durable & reliable: IP68 rating, suitable for logistics & industry.
- Long battery life: Internal battery lasts up to 10 years.
- Flexible setup: Up to 8 tags can be connected per trusted® data logger.
- Automatic alarms: Alerts when removed from connected data logger.
- Precise temperature control: Accurately records temperature trends in storage and transport environments.
- Integrated display: Shows current, minimum, maximum, and average temperature values.
- Long battery life: Replaceable battery with up to one year of operation.
- Includes calibration certificate: Delivered with a 6-point calibration certificate for maximum measurement accuracy.
- Automatic documentation: Generates a PDF report independently without additional software.
- Transport monitoring over an operating time of 150 days
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- Precise temperature monitoring
- Extreme low temperature capability down to -90°C
- Simple operation
- Continuous data recording
- Measuring range up to ±24 g per axis
- Memory capacity: 286 events
- Data logger for measuring shock and temperature
- Additional 9 shock events with detailed history
- Wireless data transmission with NFC
- Protection class IP 50
- USB data logger for temperature & humidity
- Multi-use device
- Lithium battery with long service life
- Easy to use: Ready to go with a wireless connection to the mobile app.
- Compact & lightweight design: Fits easily into transport containers, pallets, or packaging.
- Automatic data storage: Securely archive temperature records in the WeeziCloud and access them anytime.
- Optimized range: Remote reading & programming from up to 60 meters away.
- Reliable temperature monitoring: Ideal for the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products.
One-way data logger for monitoring temperature, light and location
- Configurable measurement and transmission intervals
- Sensors for temperature, light and location
- Data transmission via 4G LTE technology with 2G fallback
- incl. worldwide data flat rate
- Comprehensive transport monitoring: Records temperature, relative humidity, light, shock, tilt and the cellular-network-based location
- Real-time data transmission: Transfers measurement data via 4G LTE Cat 1 with 2G fallback to the tempmate.®-Cloud and additionally stores it locally
- Up to 120 days of recording: Applies to the lithium version with a 10-minute logging interval and a 240-minute transmission interval
- Local report output via USB 2.0: Stored data and reports can also be accessed locally through the USB interface
- Configurable monitoring: Logging and transmission intervals as well as alarm limits can be adjusted to suit the transport application
Important information for shipments to China: The location function of the tempmate.®-GS2 V2 cannot be used reliably on mainland China. The logger is not a GPS logger. Its location is determined via the cellular network using LBS (Location Based Services). Due to limitations in processing the location data, the position shown on the cloud map in China may be missing, outdated or incorrect.
- Comprehensive transport monitoring: Records temperature, relative humidity, light, shock, tilt, movement and location
- Precise GNSS positioning: Determines the position using GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS with additional Wi-Fi and Cell-ID positioning
- Real-time data transmission: Transfers measurement and location data to the tempmate.®-Cloud via 4G LTE Cat 1 with 2G fallback
- Cloud and local evaluation: Provides unlimited cloud storage, up to 24,200 locally stored readings and report generation via USB 2.0
- Up to 120 days runtime: A total of up to three starts is possible within this period
- Reliable temperature & humidity measurement: Records temperatures from -40 to +85 °C and humidity levels from 0 to 100 % RH.
- Compact design: With a diameter of just 38 mm and a thickness of 7 mm, the logger fits easily into small spaces and packaging.
- Bluetooth Low Energy: Wireless transmission and remote configuration with a range of up to 60 meters.
- Easy operation with the WeeziApp: Free app for iOS & Android for control and data analysis.
- Data security & storage: Automatic archiving and management of recorded values via the WeeziCloud platform.
- Data logger for measuring shock, temperature and humidity
- Shock/vibration test in accordance with transport standard IEC 60721-3-2
- Measuring range up to ±24 g per axis
- Ring memory for 950 events
- Additional 9 shock events with data history
- Wireless data transmission with NFC and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Battery can be replaced by the user
- Protection class IP 50
NOTE: The Aspion G-Log 2 starter pack is required for first-time use.
This includes 2 Aspion G-Log 2 data loggers with the necessary accessories.
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The individual devices listed here can then be purchased as required!
Single-use data logger for monitoring temperature (extended measuring range) and location
- Configurable measurement and transmission intervals
- Sensors for temperature with extended measuring range -200°C to 100°C
- Location query via GSM
- Data transmission via 4G LTE technology with 2G fallback
- incl. worldwide data flat rate
- Wireless sensor: Measures temperature and humidity with high precision.
- Long battery life: Internal battery lasts up to 10 years.
- Durable & protected: IP65 housing, suitable for logistics and industrial use.
- Scalable setup: Up to 4 RHT tags can be connected per trusted® data logger.
- Easy integration: Data transmitted wirelessly to one connected trusted® data logger.
- Wide temperature range: Accurately measures from -100 to +150 °C – ideal for dry ice storage and sterilization.
- External sensor & LCD display: 1 m cable with probe and display showing current value, status, and alarms.
- Instant PDF report: Auto-generated report at end of logging – includes graph, stats, and table view.
- FDA & 21 CFR Part 11 compliant: Tamper-proof data with password protection and embedded calibration certificate.
- Reusable & robust: Long-life battery (1 year), replaceable – food-grade plastic housing (ABS).
- Data logger: for measuring shock, temperature and humidity
- Shock/vibration test: in accordance with transport standard IEC 60721-3-2
- Measuring range: up to ±24 g per axis
- Ring memory: for 950 events
- Additional: 9 shock events with data history
- Data transmission: wireless with NFC and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Battery: can be replaced by the user
- Housing: with protection class IP 65/67. Waterproof design
NOTE: The ASPION G-Log 2 Waterproof starter pack is required for initial use.
This includes 2 x ASPION G-Log 2 Waterproof data loggers with the necessary accessories.
The individual devices listed here can be purchased as required!
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited period of use
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- Ideal for long-term measurements: measurement data memory for 1 million readings, battery life of up to 3 years
- Wall mount included
- HACCP compliant, EN 12830 certified, protection class IP 65
- Data evaluation: three possible software versions to choose from, basic software available as a free download
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited period of use
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 and HACCP
- -20 to +85°C
- 0 to 100% relative humidity
- Accuracy ±0.5°C - ±5%
- Resolution 0.1°C 0.1%
- Up to 10 years battery life
- Diameter 16 mm, thickness 6 mm
- Stainless steel
- Shock resistant
- Ideal for long-term measurements: 1 million readings can be stored, battery life of up to 3 years
- Wall mount included
- HACCP compliant, EN 12830 certified, protection class IP 65
- Data evaluation: three different software versions available, basic software free of charge
Thermotrack Webserve (software) enables:
- Real-time monitoring of Pixie Truck refrigerated vehicles
- Monitoring the temperature of refrigerated vehicles in real time.
- To track the location of refrigerated vehicles by pairing the Pixie Temp data logger with the GPS beacon.
- Read and save temperature curves.
- Set temperature thresholds and receive alerts.
- Assign and manage user accounts and access rights.
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited operating time
- Can be used for transports with dry ice down to -80 °C
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- 2 ASPION G-Log shock sensors (standard version IP 50)
- 1 USB card reader Identiv uTrust 3700 F
- 2 stickers data logger inside
- incl. ASPION G-Log Manager PC software and app
- Precise transport monitoring: Measures impacts from 0.1 to 100G, adjustable alarm thresholds from 3.5 to 100G, as well as temperature and humidity for comprehensive environmental analysis.
- Long battery life: Operates between 6 months and 4.5 years, depending on the reporting interval – ideal for long-term monitoring.
- Accurate location tracking: Uses GPS along with Wi-Fi and cellular signals for precise positioning and supports geofencing for real-time notifications.
- Global connectivity: Operates on 4G LTE with a 2G fallback to ensure a stable connection throughout the entire shipment.
- Easy configuration & data analysis: Configuration via a web app, with all data stored securely in the SpotSee Cloud for detailed transport reports.
- Temperature range: -30°C to +70°C (can be extended to -40°C to +80°C and -200°C to +100°C with optional external sensors)
- Battery life: Up to 120 days with rechargeable battery
- Data connection: Worldwide 4G connectivity with automatic switch to 2G
- Memory: Local memory for up to 50,000 measured values, unlimited storage space on the tempmate cloud
- Precise temperature monitoring: Measuring range from -85 °C to +70 °C, ideal for dry ice logistics.
- Reusable & durable: Long-lasting battery, easily replaceable for multiple uses.
- Automatic PDF & CSV reports: Secure data output via built-in USB-C connection.
- Simple configuration: Adjustable alarm limits, measurement intervals, and time zone settings.
- Package unit: 1 data logger including 5-point calibration certificate
- Practical for frequent or long-term measurements: Memory capacity of 1 million measured values, up to 3 years battery life
- Very wide temperature measuring range from -50 °C to +1000 °C
- Wall mounting included
- Measurement data evaluation and documentation: three different software versions to choose from, basic software available as a free download